Burtville, Missouri facts for kids

Burtville is a small place in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Johnson County.

Where is Burtville?

Burtville is found in the southeastern part of Johnson County, Missouri. It sits on a small, raised area of land, almost like a natural pathway. This area is located between two waterways: a stream called Plum Branch and a larger river known as the Clear Fork of the Blackwater River. Burtville is about 7.5 miles southeast of a bigger town called Warrensburg.

The Story of Burtville

Burtville has a short but interesting history. In 1892, a post office was opened there. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office was a big deal for small communities back then, as it helped connect them to the outside world.

The post office in Burtville stayed open for about 12 years, closing its doors in 1904. The community itself was named after the son of one of the very first people to settle in that area.